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Category Archives: networking
Some things start-up businesses need to know about
What no one tells us if we don’t ask is about all the mistakes we might make which can cost us money. It is always useful to be armed with a few tips, so here are some things I have learned. Continue reading
Posted in Business planning, Fraud, marketing, networking, Start-up, Uncategorized
Tagged advertising, Directories, network, networking, scam, small business, Start-up
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Breakfast referral networking and gaining trust
When I started out running my own business I was lucky enough to be recommended to join BNI. In terms of business, it was not a huge success for me mainly due to local reasons, but it was great training … Continue reading
Posted in marketing, networking, Referral networking, Sales, Start-up
Tagged attendance, BNI, Marketing and Advertising, network, networking, referral, sales team, small business, trust
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How I tailor my business purchases and strategies to my needs
An alternative title to this post might be “How I run an introverted business in an extroverted way” since the two are inter-linked. My business is for the most part involved in dealing with tax issues. There is some flair … Continue reading
Posted in networking, productivity, Referral networking, Social media
Tagged business, Chris Brogan, conversation, expense, Facebook, FriendFeed, gadget, LinkedIn, Linux, networking, on-line, strategy, Twitter
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On-line reputations and why we should avoid politics
In Britain we are fast coming up on a General Election. This is leading to some people getting animated about policy, criticizing politicians they don’t like, and generally displaying their views on-line for all to see. Frankly some of us … Continue reading
Posted in Customer relations, marketing, networking, Referral networking, Social media
Tagged on-line, Politics, Radio Amateur, Religion, reputation, Twitter
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Is networking not for everyone?
It is the strangest thing, but there must be a lot of small business owners who simply do not get out to networking meetings. People do not like to get out of their comfort zones, but it seems an awful … Continue reading
Posted in Customer relations, marketing, networking, Referral networking
Tagged BNI, essex business network, network, networking, referral, small business, trusted
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Why some people don’t want help
When we are out networking we tend to offer our help where we think it’s needed. I don’t mean by trying to sell; most of us know better than that. However generally we try to connect people, to make suggestions, … Continue reading
Posted in Customer relations, networking, Referral networking, Social media
Tagged don't want help, emotion, help, networker, networking, respect
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Networking and knowing when to say “thank you”
We all know that to be successful networkers we should give, and give unconditionally, and in business networking we give in order to build trust. We benefit later on from referrals and recommendations, sometimes years later. In the meantime we take pleasure in the giving. Continue reading
Posted in Customer relations, marketing, networking, Referral networking, Social media
Tagged business networking, give, help, networking, referral, thank
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